# Administration of Justice (Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T))

Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Administration of Justice

Source: https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/102/103/105/107/119/733/738/740/742

#### Overview

The Las Positas College Administration of Justice program offers courses that lead to an Associate in Arts in Administration of Justice for transfer degree. The Associates in Art in Administration of Justice for Transfer prepares students for seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Administration of Justice or similar major. This new degree provides Administration of Justice students assurance that their undergraduate work will prepare them for junior status within the CSU system. Completing this degree will provide a stronger foundation for further educational endeavors. After completing the required courses in this program students will graduate with a broad-based understanding of the field of administration of justice, its demands, required skill-sets, needed abilities, and career opportunities.

#### Program Learning Outcome(s)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1.  Be academically prepared for transfer to a four year degree program.
2.  Interpret criminal law statutes and differentiate between civil law and criminal law.
3.  Explain different components and sub-components of the American criminal justice program.

#### Completion Requirements

1.  Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

    1.  The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

    2.  A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

2.  Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s) also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

##### **Administration of Justice (AA-T): Program Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core: (6 Units)** | |  |
| AJ 50 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| AJ 60 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| **List A: Select Two (6 Units)** | |  |
| AJ 55 | Introduction to Correctional Science | 3 |
| AJ 61 | Evidence | 3 |
| AJ 63 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| AJ 66 | Juvenile Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 70 | Community Relations | 3 |
| **List B: Select Two (6-7 Units)** | |  |
| **Any List A course not already used** | | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| **Total Units for the Major** | | 18-19 |
| **Additional General Education and Elective Units** | |  |
| **See the Las Positas College California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Elective units must be CSU transferable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.** | | 41-42 |
| **Total** | | **60** |